Wipe Out

Thanks to David Pagel and The Times for the bravery to challenge the basic premise that “the art history of surfing” actually exists (“Another in a Cresting Wave of Exhibitions,” Aug. 3).

Like quack scientists, the Laguna Museum has developed an M.O. that begins with a weak premise like “an examination of Hot Rod Culture and its influence on fine art” and ends by providing us with “proof” as inane as a ‘60s poster from a motorcycle event listing Billy Al Bengston as a special guest. Wow!

ED BOSWELL

Long Beach